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- ↑ "Ray Birks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ SUTHERLAND JUNIORS HISTORY (Ray Birks reference)http://sutherlandloftusjrlfc.com/our-history/
- ↑ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition, ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ St, George/Sutherland Shire Leader: Death Notice: 22/4/2008
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